Who was the explorer that completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

Explorers: Columbus and Cabot Quiz

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Denise Danielson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which explorer is credited with the discovery of parts of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England?
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Amerigo Vespucci
Hernán Cortés
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In what year did Christopher Columbus first set sail on his voyage to the New World?
1492
1500
1485
1498
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of John Cabot's voyage to the New World?
To find a new trade route to Asia
To discover gold and riches
To establish a new colony
To map the coastline of Africa
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the motivations behind the voyages of Christopher Columbus and John Cabot. How were they similar?
Both sought to find a new route to Asia
Both aimed to conquer new lands
Both were searching for gold
Both wanted to spread Christianity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of Christopher Columbus's voyages on the indigenous populations of the Americas. What was one significant consequence?
The introduction of new agricultural techniques
The spread of European diseases
The establishment of peaceful trade relations
The discovery of new spices
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What's the significance of John Cabot's discovery of parts of North America for England. What was one major outcome?
It led to immediate colonization
It established England's claim to land in the New World
It resulted in a new trade route to Asia
It caused a war with Spain
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